Star Deli, 24555 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 352-7377. This is one of Michigan's largest delicatessen carry- out operations, but you wouldn't know it from the size. And everything is home- made, cole slaw, potato salad, chick- en salad, tuna salad, egg salad and much more. Star cooks its own corned beef and pastrami, and the 7-day op- eration includes a major specialty — beautiful tray catering. WALLED LAKE Key Largo, 142 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake, 669-1441. Much tropi- cal fun is included in the dining experi- ences at Key Largo, which is considered by many as a Northwest premiere in waterfront dining. Expecially so with the fine culinary talents of Executive Chef Patrick Dunn, noted for presentation of cobrful and imaginative dishes. The large menu also features new style pastas, piz- zas, ribs, sandwiches, salads and dai- ly fresh fish specials. Its banquet room is available for all events. WARREN Andiamo Italia, 7096 E. 14 Mile Rd., Warren, 268-3200. Owner Joe Vicari's growing dining empire can con- sider this East Side gem as the flagship restaurant. Its Italian food, coupled with the kitchen sense of veteran Italian din- ing chef Aldo Ottaviani, range on the superb, along with pastries homemade on the premises. A banquet hall next door seats over 400 and is receiving bookings because of the ambiance and a prime factor ... food as is served at Andiamo Italia. WEST BWONIFIELD ing beer and wine, Golden Phoenix, specializing in Chinese, Cantonese and Szechuan food, is the same fine restau- rant that had previously been a long-time favorite on Maple and Telegraph. Both dining in and carryout are available in a wide assortment of Oriental dishes for culinary consumption. Hoa Kow, 4301 Orchard Lake Rd., Crosswinds Mall, West Bloomfield, 932-3133. People from all walks of life and most parts of Detroit and Metro- politan areas enjoy the many styles of Chinese dining put out by Gene Woo. Whitefish in all cooking varieties is a big feature, with almost a thousand pounds served each week. This is to- gether with Cantonese, Szechuan and Mandarin dishes, plus a Chinese Buffet at lunch and dinner to go with its regu- lar menu. Mai Thai, 6635 Orchard Lake Rd., Old Orchard Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 626-6313. Those who like the real thing will enjoy Mai Tai with its very spicy or non-spicy foods con- cocted for authentic and traditional tastes at lunch or dinner. It presents a casual atmosphere with seating around 100 and is open seven days a week. Stage & Co., 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 855-6622. The dominant consistency of this highly-ac- claimed critic's choice restaurant is in its menu selection and food prepara- tion. But it is also proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Although in existence since 1962, Stage & Co. also features items it has never had be- fore, along with homemadejewish dish- es and dietary-restricted delights to satisfy all appetites. Big Daddy's Parthenon, 6199 Orchard Lake Road, 737-8600. This big favorite is considered a phenome- non in the restaurant business. It is busy every evening, seven days a week, and lunches are big also. Opol came to the suburbs in 1993 and the flames have been blazing even larger ever since. The Greektown in West Bloomfield is the pride of Rick Rogow and Tom Peristeris, whose large, expertly-cut Iamb chops, special salads like Tommy's New Idea Salad; traditional Greek favorites, etc. are winning huge amounts of return cus- tomers. Jazz with Millie Scott and Kevin Crosby is featured on Thursday and Fri- day evenings. WINDSOR Buddy's Bar-B-Que, 6676 Or- chard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield, 851- 4250. It has been a local dining tradition since 1932, when it was on the corner of Twelfth and Clairmount and became known for "the best ribs in town." Today, it still features bar-b- que ribs, chicken, shrimp, etc., with a Meyerson family recipe used for the barbequing process and special sauces in the food preparation. Also now, a blues band entertains Thursday and Sat- urday evenings. Blue Danube, 1235 Ottawa Street, Windsor, Ontario, 519-2520246. Fine Hungarian cuisine is featured, but this popular family operation also been sent ing European and Canadian fare for over 20 years. Specialties with old world authenticity are prepared from veal, chick- en and seafood, baked or broiled. It is open for businessperson luncheons and dinners, Monday through Sunday, with banquet facilities available. Gypsy strolling musicians serenade at tables Thursday through Sunday. Envoy Cafe, 33210 W. 14 Mile Rd., Sinsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield, 855-6220. This new and distinctive cafe, featuring nouvelle cuisine, pre- sents a dining room of warmth and charm. Each plate is a beautiful arrange- ment of color. Musicians perform Fri- days and Saturdays from 9 p.m., and food served until 11 p.m. Specials with touches of innovation are offered dai- WOLVERINE LAKE ly . Golden Phoenix, 6257 Orchard Lake Rd., Sugar Tree Shopping Center, West Bloomfield, 855-3570. Now seiv- Steve's Back Room, 7295 Or- chard Lake Road, 851-1133. It's east side location is where so many people from all over have gone for fresh Mid- dle-Eastern food. Now there is a Steve's Back Room in West Bloomfield, serv- ing the same excellent dining fare with many dishes not seen anywhere in this region. The display cases and carry- out sector, including many favorites plus beer and wine, is enhanced by the newly-remodeled wide open expanse instead of the former Sultan's crowded look. Nifty Norman's, "1403 S. Com- merce Rd., Wolverine Lake, (8101624- 6660. 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